equipping the church planting family one8 network: 2011 boot camp, august 8-9, hernando, mississippi

Equipping the Church Planting

Family

One8 Network: 2011 Boot Camp, August 8-9, Hernando, Mississippi

Contact Information:

J. D. Payne2825 Lexington RoadLouisville, KY 40280

1-800-626-5525 x4498jpayne@sbts.edu@jd_payne www.jdpayne.org www.NorthAmericanMissions.org

Survey says. . .

The Challenges

Top 10 Struggles of Church Planting

Wives

(Taken from My Husband Wants to be a Church Planter. . . )

Personal Finances

Feeling Overwhelmed with Needs / Responsibilities

Time Management / Priorities

Boundaries Between Home Life and Ministry Life

Effect of Church Planting on Family

Lack of Time with Husband

Loneliness / Isolation

Lack of Emotional / Spiritual Support

from Local Churches

Criticism / Rejection from Individuals

Understanding Her Role as the Wife of a Church

Planter

The Blessings

85%

Flexible Schedules

Family Involvement

Avoidance of Traditional Expectations

Personal Considerations

Don’t Neglect Your Personal Time with God

Each Day

Home Life Does not have to be Perfect . . . . Just Next to

Perfect

If Your Family Falls, the Church Planting Work Falls

Even Harder

Take Days of Rest and be with Your Family

Develop a Family Strategy

To Protect the Tree, Begin with Three